Southampton County, Virginia
VA · FIPS 51175 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 17,964 | — | #1,991 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $70,795 | -5.8% | #1,139 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 47.3 years | +21.6% | #437 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $216,200 | -23.3% | #1,243 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $930 | -20.0% | #1,281 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.7% | -30.8% | #512 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Southampton County has a population of 17,964, making it the #1,991 most populous county in the US. The median age is 47.3 years, which is 21.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Southampton County is $70,795, ranking #1,139 out of 3,222 counties — 5.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 8.7% and unemployment stands at 5.4%.
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The median home value in Southampton County is $216,200 (-23.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $930/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.1%.
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95.1% of residents in Southampton County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.7% above the national rate.
About Southampton County, Virginia
Southampton County, Virginia has a total population of 17,964, making it the 1,991st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Southampton County is 47.3 years, which is 21.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Southampton County is $70,795, which ranks #1,139 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 5.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4%.
The median home value in Southampton County is $216,200, 23.3% below the national median. Renters in Southampton County pay a median gross rent of $930 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Southampton County, 20.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 40.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 36.3 min.
Southampton County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 60.4% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (29.2%) and Two or More Races (6.4%).
All data for Southampton County, Virginia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.